Scouting Reports

The hometown Kelowna Rockets staved off elimination by scoring three straight goals in the third period over a 12 minute span, with the tying goal coming with 7.7 seconds remaining…then scored just over two minutes into overtime for a thrilling 4-3 come from behind victory over the Everett Silvertips. The difference in this game was Rockets goaltender Josh Banini, who came on in relief with his team down 3-0. He closed the door for 44 minutes of regulation time making 29 saves, many of the spectacular variety early on. Rockets goals came from Tij Iginla with two, including the game winner, while Hiroki Gojsic and Shane Smith on the power-play added singles. The Silvertips goals came off the sticks of Julius Miettinen, Matias Vanhanen and Brek Liske.

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The hometown Kelowna Rockets threw everything they had at the Everett Silvertips but, goaltender Anders Miller was equal to the task stopping all 16 pucks that came at him in the first period, and making 36 saves overall. Several stops were of the very difficult variety, one off a breakaway. The Tips got goals from Mattias Vanhanen, Brek Liske, Julius Miettinen and Lukas Kaplan on a penalty shot. Tomas Poletin was able to get one past Miller to make the final 4-1 Silvertips.

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This was a closer game than the score suggests, with two empty net goals coming towards the end of the third period. This was a dominant performance from the Tigers best players and proved to be too much for the Hitmen to contain. A short handed goal to tie the game really was a turning point tonight.

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Despite doubling Saskatoons shot total, the Raiders maintained constant pressure over the full sixty minutes. They controlled play in all three zones, generated the better scoring chances, and had the edge on special teams even though the game ultimately produced no goals.

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The Penticton Vees moved on to the second round of the playoffs, taking down the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds 6-3. Louie Wehmann and Jacob Kvasnicka led the way with two goals each, while Ryder Evers and Nolan Stevenson added single goals for the winners. Cameron Schmidt, Tai Riley, and Coster Dunn replied for the Thunderbirds.

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Kelowna Rockets goaltender Harrison Boettiger was excellent early in the game, making 16 first period saves, at least four or five of which were difficult (34 stops overall), leading his team to a 5-1 game two, first round playoff victory over the visiting Kamloops Blazers. Tij Iginla again led the way with two goals, while Vojtech Cihar, Jacob Henderson and Carson Wetsch chipped in singles. JP Hurlbert replied for the Blazers.

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This was such a close game in more aspects than just the score. Other than overtime, both teams scored all their goals in the second period, had equal number of shots, and both scored a special teams goal. A costly mistake in overtime allowed Prince George on the power play and they took full advantage.

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A bit of a low scoring and low energy game that had Calgary out to an early start, scoring the first two goals of the game. Brandon made a push, but the sound defensive game from the Hitmen tonight proved to be too much for Brandon to overcome.

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The Kelowna Rockets played an excellent playoff hockey game, holding the visiting Kamloops Blazers to just 17 shots, resulting in a 3-1 victory. Vojtech Cihar scored twice, the first one opened the scoring in the second period on the power-play with his second into an empty net. Tij Iginla also had a goal and an assist. Harrison Boettiger was very steady in the Rockets goal, making several key stops early in the game for the win.

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